For more information about programs on this page contact Kyle Donahue, Cultural Arts Supervisor, at kdonahue@ahpd.org.
Our dance programs offer a diverse and skill-building curriculum of professional, educational and fun classes for all ages. Dance instructors are trained professionals looking to give each participant a great class experience and foster their love of dance while developing poise and self-confidence. Our mission is to advocate artistic excellence through creativity and self-expression. Learn more at ahpd.org/expressions
Important Dates: • • • •
Aug. 20-May 11 Dance Season runs 33 weeks Jan. 14: Registration closes May 12-14: Tentative recital dates
No Class Dates
Makeup dates may be held on scheduled no class dates • 9/3-9/5, 10/31 evening, 11/22-11/26, 12/20-12/31, 1/1-1/5, 3/27-4/1
Class Placements
Class placement letters were mailed to previous students this summer. Didn't receive a letter or are new? Please contact kdonahue@ahpd.org. Dress Code, Curriculum, Faculty and more can be found online. Tights, Tap Ties, Ballet Belts, Dance Bags and Expressions Shirts also available for purchase online.
Classes Descriptions INTRO TO DANCE
At the beginning of the fall season, explore the world of 2022-23 Dance dance in this fun-filled class Season R/NR Fees: that gives a taste of different 30 min: $309/$364 dance styles. Each week will 45 min: $360/$423 focus on a dance discipline such 60 min: $397/$471 as ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, or +$10 for ages 6+ for costumes poms and hopes to spark an interest in multiple dance forms. Little dancers will work towards Payment Details following instructions, gross • 50% due at registration motor skills, and taking turns. • 50% charged Nov. 15 Dancers are encouraged to • Option to Pay in Full join another dance class mid• Mobile device registration session, after completion of this will require 100% payment introductory class. • Prorated refund requests accepted throughout season BABY BALLET W/PARENT • Costume fees are Parents will help introduce their non-refundable after child to the world of dance by January 14. participating alongside your child! Development and control of gross motor skills, following directions and taking turns are stressed. Please only one parent/caregiver per dancer. After spring break, parents are only invited for half the class.
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STORYTIME BALLET
Join in the fun of ballet and the moving story of dance! Each class will include a story and ballet lesson. BALLET & TAP I TO III
Dancers will be introduced to ballet and tap dance and will have the opportunity to practice both disciplines each week. HIP HOP TOTS
Preschoolers will learn basic jazz hip hop moves to popular songs. JAZZ & TUMBLE
Explore the fun of jazz dance and simple tumbling exercises for preschool children. Both activities will be included each week. MINI JAZZ HIP HOP
Dancers will learn basic jazz hip hop moves to popular songs.
Arlington Heights Park District | Fall 2022 | www.ahpd.org
